Vehicle Attributes Manager

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.”

All applicants must hold valid right to work in the UK. Please be aware that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. 

The role can be based in either Bicester or Ballymena and will require frequent travel.

The Job Summary:

Wrightbus is a fast‑moving company that has experienced significant growth over the past year, and we are now seeking a Vehicle Attributes Manager. This role is responsible for managing the delivery of vehicle attribute requirements across all Wrightbus products. It is a hands‑on position that translates customer requirements into achievable attribute targets at the vehicle, system, and component levels, ensuring these are delivered through the product design, engineering, and manufacturing phases.

The Role:

• Lead the definition and delivery of attribute requirements and targets at vehicle, system, and component levels.
• Implement and maintain product definition and requirements management processes.
• Translate customer needs into clear product targets, features, and attribute criteria.
• Provide technical leadership across key attributes and ensure cross‑functional alignment.
• Support virtual and physical development to evaluate and optimise attribute performance.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams to select systems and components that meet attribute targets.
• Work with key suppliers to cascade, align and monitor requirements.
• Communicate status versus attribute, vehicle, and system targets throughout development.
• Review and manage change requests to protect product integrity and attribute performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and opportunities related to attribute delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in product performance, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain robust, traceable documentation of attribute requirements and verification evidence.
• Identify future resource needs, build and lead team as required.

The Requirements:

• Degree in Automotive / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years in vehicle engineering / attribute management roles
• Proven leadership experience
• Vehicle attribute engineering
• Customer-needs analysis
• Automotive product development process
• Requirements and targets management
• Systems engineering methods
• Engineering change and risk management
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Cross-functional technical leadership
• Clear communication and presentation skills

The Benefits:
4% discretionary bonus
Life Insurance
Medicash scheme
Free car parking
Career progression
Professional development
Flexitime
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